These resolutions were originally designated as Faculty Legislation II 301: NONDISCRIMINATION RESOLUTIONS OF THE FACULTY (1979 and 1989) 1. It is the sense of the Faculty Senate that all policies on nondiscrimination in effect at …
Resolutions
Affirmative Action Resolution of the Faculty
Originally designated as Faculty Legislation II-300 (1974-04-01) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION RESOLUTION OF THE FACULTY The Faculty Senate hereby declares its support for vigorous implementation of the university’s program of affirmative action in hiring women and members …
Resolution in Support of Academic Freedom to Teach Race and Gender Justice, and Critical Race Theory
The resolution was passed by the faculty Senate on November 1, 2021 (Faculty document 2979) WHEREAS in 1894, the Board of Regents released a statement on the importance of academic freedom that remains foundational to …
Resolution on the academic calendar, diversity, and inclusion
WHEREAS establishment of the academic calendar falls within the authority of the faculty (Faculty Policies & Procedures 1.20); WHEREAS the University of Wisconsin–Madison scheduled the start of Fall 2021 semester instruction on September 8, 2021, …
UW Faculty Senate Approves Climate Divestment and Procurement Resolution
This resolution was approved by the Faculty Senate on March 1, 2021: The University of Wisconsin-Madison Faculty Senate urges the University of Wisconsin Foundation to disclose its fossil fuel assets and investments for the purpose …
Resolution in Support of Instruction and Training On Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice
Faculty document 2911 amended and approved Resolution in Support of Instruction and Training On Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice
Proposal to Adjust the Spring Semester 2021 Academic Calendar
Proposal to adjust the spring semester 2021 academic calendar passed at special session of Faculty Senate, September 14, 2020.
Proposed Recommendations for System Restructuring in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
We write today on behalf of the faculty of UW-Madison to express concern about the Blueprint for the University of Wisconsin System Beyond COVID-19 presented by UW System President Ray Cross to the UW System Board of Regents on May 7, 2020. While much of the plan has appropriate recommendations for response to the pandemic and re-opening of campuses, we are troubled that it was developed without adequate shared governance consultation…..
Resolution to Support UW-Madison DACA Employees
As approved by the Faculty Senate May 4, 2020 (Fac doc 2894) WHEREAS employees at UW-Madison who are qualified for employment under Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status are under extreme stress; WHEREAS a …
Resolution on Our Shared Future: UW-Madison and the Ho-Chunk Nation
As approved by the Faculty Senate May 4, 2020 (Fac doc 2893) Our Shared Future: UW-Madison and the Ho-Chunk Nation Resolution WHEREAS UW-Madison has occupied ancestral Ho-Chunk land since time immemorial; WHEREAS the Ho-Chunk nation …